Orcadian

/ ɔːˈkeɪdɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Orkney

adjective

1. of or relating to Orkney

Word History and Origins

Origin of Orcadian¹

from Latin Orcades the Orkney Islands

Example Sentences

As the case unfolds, so does the reader’s understanding of how Jimmy and his growing family have become intrinsically bonded to the Orcadian people and land, rich with history and customs.

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Skillfully and compassionately told, “The Killing Stones” may have been conceived as a standalone, but there are enough revelations about Orcadian culture and these emotionally engaging detectives for readers to hope for another Perez and Reeves mystery, and soon.

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And also the accent that I developed was like a combination of an Orcadian, an Edinburgh, an English accent; it was a sort of an amalgamation of all these different sounds, but it felt like it was coming from me.

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"Thousands of people, including local folk, have been able to watch Orcadian history uncovered in real time, and the team at the Ness have provided an absolutely first-class experience over the years," he says.

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They were all keen to capture the elements, which are as much a part of the film as the cast, but the unpredictable Orcadian weather proved tricky.

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